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WCBA Charity Event for Orlando Tragedy Victims

Posted: June 16, 2016
Author: WCBA

In light of the recent tragedy in Orlando, Florida our Adult Training Facility individuals have requested to hold a Bake Sale/Lunch with all proceeds being donated to the victims and families. This charity event will be held on Friday, June 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Westmoreland…

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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Article

Posted: May 28, 2016
Author: WCBA

Nice article in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review about the WCBA, “Westmoreland County Blind Association building brimming with activity”.

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14th Annual Golf Outing

Posted: February 11, 2016
Author: WCBA

Just us for the 14th Annual WCBA Golf Outing. We have a great day planned for attendees! Date: Friday, June 10 Location: 
Greensburg Country Club Questions:
  724-837-1250 ext 12 Download the registration form for more info or to sign up.

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Visions of Springtime

Posted: January 22, 2016
Author: WCBA

Thanks to everyone who attended this year’s fundraiser! There was some nice coverage of the event at “TribLive – Out and About”. Put away those coats, hats & gloves! Dust off those dancing shoes! And join us for an entertaining evening at the Westmoreland County Blind Association’s Visions of Springtime! Date: Friday,…

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Proposed Work Innovations Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regulations

Posted: January 6, 2016
Author: WCBA

We have a few concerns about the proposed Work Innovations Opportunity Act (WIOA) regulations. The expanded qualifications issued to the definition of ‘competitive integrated employment’ may negatively impact the WCBA’s efforts and the individuals we work with who have intellectual disabilities. Please consider voicing your concerns! You can download the…

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Meet Karen Booley

Posted: December 16, 2015
Author: WCBA

Meet Karen Booley! Karen is production manager of the work activities center. She is responsible for overseeing document destruction, hard drive destruction and record management.

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Benefits of Responsible Document Destruction

Posted: October 17, 2015
Author: WCBA

Here is an interesting article on the importance of document destruction, “The Top 8 Benefits of Responsible Document Shredding”.

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Take Our Virtual Tour

Posted: October 12, 2015
Author: WCBA

The Westmoreland County Blind Association provides services and programs for individuals with visual, intellectual and physical disabilities and delivers business services such as embroidery and document destruction. Here is a new video we created that offers an overview of our services and a virtual tour of our facilities.

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7,861 Trips Last Year!

Posted: October 2, 2015
Author: WCBA

Did you know that the WCBA provides transportation to eligible individuals who attend our Pre-Vocational Work Activity Center and Adult Training Facility? We made 7,861 transportational trips last year!